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I just rented one today, and am hoping to get in on Monday. I hope it works!! I bought the bebe sounds one and it doesn't work. Hopefully this one will!!! How far along are you? I'm 15 weeks.

I'm 13 weeks now. My doctor couldn't find the baby with doppler last appointment cause he/she was moving around too much. I'm hoping I can find it at home when I'm relaxed. I had them overnight mine so I'll have it tomorrow afternoon. I'm just so nervous about everything and needed a little pick me up. Figured $30/month was worth some peace of mind.

We own one and It is the most awesome thing ever. Especially when I was spotting early on, it made me feel better about it.

I know the cheap doppler they sell at baby stores doesnt work. The good ones are much much better. But, has anyone over 18-20 weeks tried to listen for the fetal heartbeat with a regular stethescope? Ive read you may be able to use a regular dr. stethoscope at appx that time. ?

You can't hear the heartbeat with a stethescope. You need a doppler throughout your pregnancy

They have neonatal stethoscopes and you can hear the heartbeat with those if the baby is asleep or not really active. We tried last night with my sis-in-laws and could hear the faint heartbeat.

My Dr was able to pick up the heartbeat at 7.5 weeks with a regular doppler, so I'm pretty sure this one should work for me. I bought the bebe sounds one and it doesn't work at all - maybe when I'm further along, but I wanted something now. I had spotted early on too, so I'm extra nervous that everything is okay. Let me know how it works!!!

Hi guys..I have one from Storkradio too, for second month..I got the simpliest version,since my Dr. could pick up the heartbeat at 9 weeks. NOw I am 15 weeks,so it is very easy to find it...earlier it took me longer to find it,but I always did.It is awesome thing to have at home. Regular Stethoscope can pick it too but after 18 weeks of preg. usually.So starting week 18 I am gonna return Doppler and use my own stethoscope.

Where does everyone rent/buy fetal dopplers from and how much are they?

Maria - Go to www.storkradio.com and it will give you all the info. I think the prices range from like $22.00 - $45.00 per month depending on what one you get. There are other sites that offer them too, just do a random search on fetal dopplers. Good luck!

I bought a doppler from ebay, and it is wonderful to have. I listen to my baby like 2 times a week. I don't like to do it every day because it always makes her kick and move alot. I feel like it bothers her.. (I am having a girl, I found out 2 weeks ago). I asked the U/S tech and she said that the ultrasound waves from the doppler may vibrate the bag which causes her to move.

I received mine from Fed Ex today. I tried to find the baby at lunch, but wasn't able to since I couldn't get flat. Hopefully I'll be able to find the little booger from home. My doc even had problems finding him last time since he/she likes to do the back stroke. :)

Actually, M- youre mistaken, My many pregnancy books say you CAN in fact use a regular stethescope after a certain point in the pregnancy, I just cant recall when.

thanks Silvie. let me know what happens when you try it at 18 weeks. I guess I have to try mine again...